by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu The global balance of power is shifting. No longer defined by a single sup …
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by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership on the United Nations Securit …
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by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Corruption scandals in Kenya have become an all-too-familiar spectacle, wh …
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Read moreby Duncan Galvin Gaswaga The African Court on Human and People’s Rights is the principal judicial organ of the African Union charged with protecting human rights on the African continent. Established by the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights in 1998, the Court came into force in January 2004 and now marks 20 years …
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by Evans Ijakaa Weather forecasting in Africa continues to improve, with many countries strengthening their meteorological departments to track weather patterns and provide near real-time information and updates on changing climatic conditions. However, on the ground, particularly in rural parts of sub-Saharan Africa, millions of subsistence farmers remain disconnected from this information. As weather patterns …
by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just homes that burned. Lives were uprooted, villages emptied, communities displaced and Christian farmers became refugees in their own country. What happens when the state fails in her duty to protect its citizens? In some parts of North-Central …
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by Ewura Larbi Until a few months ago, Black History to me was mainly the story of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his victory of independence for Ghana. I had always known of Black History Month celebrated in February in the USA and October in the UK, but barely acknowledged it as a remembrance for only …
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Accra, Ghana — September 20, 2025 The Model Commonwealth Summit 2025, held from September 18 to 20 at the Accra International Conference Centre, concluded with remarkable success, underscoring the essential role of youth engagement in shaping the future of youth diplomacy in the Commonwealth. This year’s summit convened young leaders to represent 56 Commonwealth member …
by Nafeesah Ahmed-Adedoja Each September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month invites people across the globe to reflect on a disease that, despite affecting millions, is often vastly overlooked and under-researched. As someone who grew up with family members and friends who are Sickle Cell “Warriors,” I believe it is not only important to raise awareness about …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo About six years ago, I thought I was going to lose my friend. It was during the rainy season and we didn’t see the gutter she had stepped into. She slipped, got fully covered and had to be dragged out. It was scary to watch someone you love fight for her life, …
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A Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship for her postgraduate studies. Ewura Adwoa Adjeibea Larbi has received the European Union-funded fellowship to pursue a joint master’s in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management at four universities across the European Union, beginning September 2025. A dedicated advocate for …
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by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu Africa’s conflicts frequently spill across national borders, fueled by the unchecked movement of small arms and light weapons. An estimated 40 million small arms are currently in circulation across the continent, with about 80 percent believed to be held by civilians, often beyond effective state control. These weapons transform local disputes …
by Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu The global balance of power is shifting. No longer defined by a single superpower or a rivalry between two giants, today’s world is increasingly shaped by multiple centers of influence. In this emerging multipolar landscape, Africa is not merely a passive observer. It is becoming a crucial pivot in global affairs. …
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